Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalThe gunman who opened fire near the White House was known to the US Secret Service.Updated May 25, 2026 — 5:47am,first published 5:44amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:18Teal MPs in talks to form new political partyVideo icon0:19Russia fires hypersonic missile in attack on KievVideo icon1:07Claim Senator billed taxpayers for her son's weddingVideo icon0:21Trump says US won't rush into a peace deal with IranAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
New details about White House shooter
The gunman who opened fire near the White House was known to the US Secret Service.
TL;DRAI
A gunman opened fire near the White House and was already known to the US Secret Service before the incident. The case raises questions about whether prior intelligence was sufficient to prevent the attack.
114 words~1 min read
